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Happening now: Beat the Burn family festival, post-5K

10:09 AM: About 150 runners and walkers participated in this morning’s Beat the Burn 5K run/walk from Jack Block Park, along Harbor/Alki Avenues and back, presented by Port of Seattle firefighters, benefiting a camp for young burn victims.

(That’s the starting siren you hear first – followed seconds later by the runners & walkers)Kelly Spady was first to finish this morning – as he was at the Alki Beach Run last month.

Kathy Edris was the first female finisher.

But today, unlike most 5K events, the race was just the start of the fun. A festival on the path by the park’s beach is under way till 2 this afternoon, with live music and free family fun, as well as a few things you’ll want to bring $ for (the Lumpia World food truck is here, for starters, and there’s a beer garden). More photos to come, including the Kids’ Dash that just began (added – two photos):

3 Replies to "Happening now: Beat the Burn family festival, post-5K"

At this event, or elsewhere? Just searched our mailbox and our event calendar and I don’t have anything on a diaper drive today. Some coming up soon, though … If there’s one happening somewhere right now, please let us know! (editor@westseattleblog.com etc.) – TR

A big thank you to the Port of Seattle firefighters for this really fun event. I loved the venue, exploring the newly opened beach, and any opportunity to thank our firefighters for all their hard work. My kids and I had a wonderful morning enjoying the weather, activities, and music. We were also fascinated by the talk/demo by the Northwest Disaster Search Rescue teams. Amazing dedication and very impressive group.